Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a non-profit organization advocating for planting cotton in a sustainable way. From its establishment in 2009, in Geneva, Switzerland, BCI set out to eliminate unsustainable and self-destructive methods of cotton planting on a global scale.
It combined this goal with a vision of better occupational environments for farmers in cotton-growing countries, empowerment for working women in the field, and the end of child labor.
In this article written by Shufen Lee, you will learn how the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) works and how brands can source BCI certified fabrics.
Looking for ways to make your e-commerce product more eco-friendly? You’re not alone. I estimate that roughly half of the customers we work with today have some sort of ‘eco’ dimension as part of their product concept.
After all, if Adidas can make shoes from recycled ocean plastic, then I guess anyone can?
While I wish it was that simple, it does take more than a cool website and good intentions to make your product more eco-friendly.
Keep reading, and learn what it takes to use eco-friendly materials when manufacturing products in China, Vietnam and other countries in Asia.
It’s not as easy as you might think.
List of Eco-Friendly Materials
Shufen Lee, an independent research collaborator with Asiaimportal (HK) Limited, contributed to this article. She did extensive research to create a list of various types of eco-friendly materials.
Thailand is often overlooked as a destination for clothing and textile manufacturing. Yet, the kingdom offers one of Asia’s most developed manufacturing bases for clothing and textile production.
Unlike factories in most other Asian countries, some textiles manufacturers in Thailand offer relatively low volumes and value-added design and other related services.
Looking for clothing and textile manufacturers or wholesalers in Pakistan?
In this article, we list our top 8 picks of Pakistan’s leading garment suppliers that cover a wide range of clothes and textiles.
For each supplier, we provide a short presentation, the list of main products and the certificates owned by the company.
Furthermore, several of the suppliers we present are also willing to work with minimum order quantities that are not too high, and thus might be a good fit for small importers and startups.
What kind of clothing and manufacturing can I import from Pakistan?
Pakistan is still a developing country, and the relatively low labor cost is attracting more and more businesses.
Today, the textiles and clothing industry is becoming mature, and you can find a wide range of products. Below you find a few examples:
T-Shirts
Polo Shirts
Jackets
Underwear
Pants
Work-wear
Home Textiles
Furniture Textiles
ZK International
ZK International is a Pakistan based garment manufacturer, with over 20 years of experience. They export both woven and knit garments.
ZK understands that every big clothing brands started small; therefore, they offer small order production with a MOQ (minimum order quantity) of only 50 pcs per style.
This small order quantity service is especially helpful for startups that still need to validate their ideas and designs.
Furthermore, ZK is also a member of Sedex, which means that it passed an on-site inspection for ethical standards, such as health, safety, and labor standards.
Looking for clothing and textile manufacturers or wholesalers in Vietnam? In this article, we list some of Vietnam’s leading garment suppliers covering a wide range of products. While some of the listed suppliers primarily work with large brands, we also list a few small-buyer friendly options.
In addition, we also explain how to find other textiles suppliers online, relevant trade shows, how to manage garment design, sampling, production and much more.
Planning to import clothing or other textile products from China? In this guide, you will learn what need to know to select the right clothing manufacturer, create a techpack, select materials, get samples made and much more.
Part 1: How to find a good clothing manufacturer in China
1. Product scope
2. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) Requirement
3. Test reports
4. Fabric quality
5. BSCI and Sedex Audit Reports
Part 2: How to Get Your Clothing Designs Made in China: 6 Steps
1. Creating your Techpack
2. Garment sample production
3. Create a Production Manual
4. Book a Quality Inspection
5. Book material lab testing
6. Shipping garments from China
List of Clothing and Textiles Manufacturers
Yotex Apparel
Zhongshan ARLISMAN Garment Factory
D&J Garment
HTX
Shenzhen Doven Garments.
Wuxi Kuanyang Textile Technology
Jinjiang Changda Garment
Hemp Fortex
H&Fourwing
Bonus content
Buying wholesale clothing from China
Alternatives to China for clothing manufacturing in Asia
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Looking for a new manufacturing base for your latest clothing designs? While Malaysia is often overlooked as a manufacturing destination for textiles, the Southeast Asian country has a long history as a textiles manufacturing hub in the region.
In this guide, we list some of Malaysia’s leading textiles manufacturers, many of which are based in and around Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.
What do I need to prepare before contacting any of the listed suppliers?
Clothing and textiles manufacturers rarely design their own products. Instead, they rely on you, the buyer, to provide a complete techpack:
Sewing patterns
Size chart
Bill of materials
Care label file
Logo files
As a small customer, you have to be an ‘easy customer’. Without a techpack, you shouldn’t expect a single reply from any of the suppliers in this list.
Can I expect lower prices compared to Chinese factories?
Malaysia has no advantage in terms of labor costs. Malaysian workers earn on average about as much as one in Mainland China. Further, Malaysia is less self-sufficient when it comes to fabrics, zippers, velcro and other components – which are often actually imported from China or other countries in ASEAN.
As such, you should not expect any price cuts when sourcing clothing manufacturers in Malaysia. That said, the country still has a highly competitive clothing and textiles manufacturing base standing on its own merits.
Another benefit is that English is an official language in Malaysia, making it far easier to communicate with your suppliers.
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Looking for textiles manufacturers in the Philippines? In this article, we list everything from large contract manufacturers working with major brands, to small scale workshops ready to support small buyers making customized pieces.
Here are some of the clothing products the listed suppliers can manufacture for you:
Looking for clothing manufacturers in Indonesia for your next design? While often overlooked as a textiles manufacturing country, Indonesia offers everything from major big brand contract manufacturers to Bali-based boutique print shops. In this guide, we list Indonesian clothing suppliers across the entire spectrum. Continue reading List of Clothing & Textiles Manufacturers in Indonesia
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Looking for glove suppliers in Mainland China? In this article, we list factories located in Zhejiang, Hebei, Guangdong, and Fujian – covering everything from safety and sports gloves to knitted and leather gloves.
In addition, we also explain why it’s essential to create a comprehensive product specification, regardless of whether you intend to buy custom-designed (OEM) or private label (ODM) gloves.
When I speak to our customers on the phone, I often say that a product is only as good as its specification. In a way, you only get what you specify in terms of design, quality, and materials – nothing more or less.
As such, it’s crucial to understand what defines the design and quality of your gloves.
This is what I suggest you to include in your product specification:
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